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The "Singing Bird" pistols!
I guarantee you've never seen anything like this before. These unique "pistols" were created as art in the early 19th Century, and this matched pair of them is
valued in millions of dollars.
Here's a video that explains them. And comments about "flipping the bird" would not be advised here...!!!
Hope you enjoy.
John
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Dang, I wish I had as much money as you and could afford something like those? LOL
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02-22-2013, 08:46 PM
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It's like Geoffrey Boothroyd said about James Bond's .25 Beretta: "...a bit fancy looking...appeals to the ladies...no stopping power." 
Those are amazing toys. Thanks for sharing.
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Very interesting video, enjoyed it very much, thanks for posting.
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I'll take 'em! PM to follow ...
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Just as long as there are fewer than 10 birds-in the hand.
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I saw that a while back. The complexity of the mechanism and the intricacy of the design is fascinating.
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Hey, can you get those in +Peep?
Thanks for sharing and for the link.
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02-25-2013, 09:26 PM
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I didn't realize they were worth so much...I had mine chrome plated and I changed out the grips.
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The Singing Birds would only be allowed to sing 7 of the 8 notes on the scale here in NY!!!
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Wow ..... I love these BBQ gun threads. 
Don
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